The latest England flood warnings in force for the
Cumbria and Lancashire region. Data supplied direct from the Environment Agency. Please refresh this page for flood risk updates. Avoid damage to property and travel disruption.
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Flood Warnings and Weather Forecasts.
Flood Warning Area: Cumbria and Lancashire
Counties at risk of flooding:
Lancashire
Areas at risk of flooding: Walverden Water at Nelson.
Rivers At Flood Risk
Walverden Water
Current Flood Alert: Flood warning 2
Latest flood alert advice from the Environment Agency: Rising river levels are expected to cause flooding today. Flooding is expected on 28 August 2026 . Due to heavy rainfall, river levels are likely to rise and may cause flooding. Locations most affected will be properties in Nelson on and close to Riverside Business Park, Pendle Industrial Estate, Southfield Street, Brook Street, Sagar Street, Holme Street, Leeds Road, Pendle Community Hospital, Riverside Business Centre and Nelson and Colne College. We are monitoring rainfall and river levels . Take care and avoid walking, cycling or driving through flood water . This message will be updated by 5:00PM on 28 August 2026 or as the situation changes.
Flood Level Number / Meaning
1: Severe Flood Warning Severe Flooding, Danger to Life.
2: Flood Warning Flooding is Expected, Immediate Action Required.
3: Flood Alert Flooding is Possible, Be Prepared.
4: Warning no Longer in Force The warning is no longer in force.
Lancashire flood warning updated at: 2026-08-28T11:33:47
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